Buford Middle vs Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 937 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buford Middle
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
563 students
Johnson Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
327 students
| Measure | Buford Middle Charlottesville, Virginia | Johnson Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 340 | #814 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2611 of 15,369 | #14403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 563 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 65.6).
- •Buford Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Buford Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Buford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 78.9%).
- •Buford Middle does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.7).
- •Buford Middle is the larger school with 563 students compared with 327.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buford Middle better than Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buford Middle ranks higher (73.6 vs 65.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buford Middle and Johnson Elementary?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Middle: 563. Johnson Elementary: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Middle and Johnson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buford Middle is 174th of 340 and Johnson Elementary is 814th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).